Rhonda Gigliotti

The agenda for the meeting covered procedural matters, public comment, and consent items including the approval of bills and authorization for adjustment of sewer service charges. Key discussion areas in oversight reports included the Treasurer's Report, Executive Director's Report, and reports from the Finance and Human Resources Directors, as well as the Operations Committee Report. New Business involved authorizing an increase in the Not To Exceed amount for Labor Counsel services, awarding a bid for Grant Writer Services, authorizing the cancellation of stale dated checks, establishing a fair and open process for selecting professional service providers (rejecting prior proposals for Physician, Special Project Auditor, and Rate & Energy Counsel), and awarding the bid for the Chlorine Contact Tank Drain Valve Replacement Project. The Board also addressed updates to the WMUA Purpose, Vision, and Mission wording, and the WMUA Organization Chart. An executive session was authorized to discuss matters exempt from public disclosure, including potential litigation, contract negotiations, and personnel evaluations.

This document outlines the vision and purpose of the Willingboro Municipal Utilities Authority (WMUA). The vision is to be the region's model municipal utilities authority, offering self-sufficient services in potable water, safe wastewater disposal, clean energy generation, and customer service. It aims to attract and retain talented employees, expand services for new revenue, maximize operational efficiency with a state-of-the-art facility, and act as an integral partner within Willingboro. The purpose is to provide essential water and wastewater services at the lowest responsible cost, protect public health and the environment, create local jobs, generate clean energy and revenue, and invest in infrastructure for optimal service.

The meeting addressed several key resolutions and reports. Key actions included authorizing the payment of the bill list, adjustments to sewer service charges, and the issuance of revenue bonds and a supplemental project note not to exceed $1.8M for the Mill Creek Sanitary Sewer Crossing, along with authorizing official intent to reimburse expenditures related to this project. Reports noted the completion of Grit Pad work under budget, Well 9 completion, and that Well 9A project is complete with increased operation. The Board also authorized the award of the TM-1 Collection System Resiliency Improvements Planning and Design Contract, and the advertisement for bids for the subsequent construction contract. Additionally, the Authority authorized a contract for Mill Creek Crossing Engineering Services and a Change Order for the Pollution Control Plant Grit Pad. Resolutions were passed to cancel previous resolutions, join the Southern New Jersey Regional Employee Benefits Fund, and create the position of Personnel Technician with a fixed salary range. Discussions included staff promotions, potential policy changes for remote work, and the assessment of outdated computer systems.

The agenda for this meeting included a call to order, reading of the Open Public Meeting Act, and explanations of resolutions. Key discussion areas involved the Finance report, including authorizing the payment of the Bill List (covering significant expenses like health benefits, utilities, and vendor payments) and several resolutions concerning the adjustment of service charges (both no-fault and sewer service charges due to leaks). The Authority also addressed authorizing purchases through the Qualified Purchasing Agent for 2026, issuing a Request for Bids for cellular antennas on the Edge Lane Water Storage Tank Facility, approving a cooperative purchasing contract with A.C. Schultes for Well 9A, and authorizing the purchase of a John Deere Compact Track Loader and Tiltrotator via Sourcewell contract. The meeting also included authorization for an Executive Session to discuss confidential matters.

The meeting included discussions on various topics such as payment of the bill list, adjustment of service charges, adjustment of sewer service charges, and the issuance of revenue bonds for the Mill Creek Sanitary Sewer Crossing project. It also covered human resources matters, including joining the Southern New Jersey Regional Employee Benefits Fund and creating a position of Personnel Technician. Additionally, the meeting addressed operational issues like collection system resiliency improvements and the Mill Creek Crossing project, along with ad hoc committee reports, unfinished business, and a resolution to authorize an executive session.